Saxophone
ALTO SAXOPHONE PERSONALITY TRAITS: Driven, Competitive, Mellow
Saxophone students will be chosen by lottery. Only 8 students will be chosen to play Alto Saxophone
reCOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Alto Saxophone Brands / Models
YAMAHA YAS 26 (Rental)
Vandoren Optimum AL3 Mouthpiece w/ Rovner Ligature
Required Accessories
(Purchased from the music store)
Reed Case - Clarinet / Alto Sax - Black
Cork Grease
Faxx Mouthpiece Patch .5mm - 2 pack
Vandoren SR61 V12 #3 strength Alto Saxophone Reed (Qty. 10)
Alto Sax Strap - Neotech Jr. Soft w/ Swivel Hook
Hodge Alto Sax Swab
BOOK: Essential Elements 2000 for Band Book 1 (for Alto Saxophone)
BOOK: Rubank Elementary Method for Alto Saxophone
BOOK: 5-Minute Theory by Mark Wessels (for Alto Saxophone)
Korg TM-60 Tuner/Metronome with Clip
Wire Music Stand for Home Practice
The ALTO SAXOPHONE gives the impression of being both a brass and woodwind instrument, however it is indeed considered a woodwind instrument. The alto saxophone, which uses a single reed like the clarinet, is a very popular instrument like flute.
Physical Considerations: Since the balance of the saxophone is maintained by the use of a neck strap, it is extremely important that students be able to sit up completely straight when asked to.
Other Considerations: Saxophone players are responsible for maintaining a working stock of 4-6 quality reeds. A box of 10 reeds costs around $23 and can last (with proper care) up to 4 months. Alto Saxophone students will have the opportunity after their first year of instruction to audition for Tenor Sax or Baritone Sax based on their proven musical and behavioral abilities while in alto saxophone class.